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Affordable Utility Room with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Greenlea
Greenlea
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Medium sized country galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Stunning transitional modern laundry room remodel with new slate herringbone floor, white locker built-ins with characters of leather, and pops of black.
Kitchen Remodel - Traditional - 2
Kitchen Remodel - Traditional - 2
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Manchester with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, blue walls and slate flooring.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Affinity KitchensAffinity Kitchens
This is an example of a small bohemian single-wall utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, slate flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Sienna Boulder
Sienna Boulder
Rochelle Lynne DesignRochelle Lynne Design
Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.
Cleaned up Laundry Room
Cleaned up Laundry Room
Lowes of Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VALowes of Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Design done by Elizabeth Gilliam (Project Specialist-Interiors at Lowe's of Holland Road) Installation done by Home Solutions Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rora Rustic
Rora Rustic
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, slate flooring, beige floors and brown worktops.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
This room can be used as a home office or for the more utilitarian purposes of laundry. The island makes a great place to fold all that freshly washed laundry. Photography by Libbie Martin
Rocky Springs
Rocky Springs
Keystone Custom HomesKeystone Custom Homes
This is an example of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Laundry Room with Sink and Tile Backsplash - NY Metro Area
Laundry Room with Sink and Tile Backsplash - NY Metro Area
Palm Beach Kitchen DesignPalm Beach Kitchen Design
Laundry Room with built-in appliances, equipped with sink, custom brushed antique maple cabinets, ceramic backsplash, and slate tile floor. designed and photographed by: Gary Townsend, Designer Design Right Kitchens LLC
Mountain Brook Garage Conversion
Mountain Brook Garage Conversion
DF Hughes design | buildDF Hughes design | build
Design ideas for a large rural galley utility room in Birmingham with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Nottingham Remodel
Nottingham Remodel
Jarrett DesignJarrett Design
Matt Villano Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Philadelphia with grey walls, slate flooring, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Craftsman - Kitchen/Laundry Remodel, West Seattle, WA
Modern Craftsman - Kitchen/Laundry Remodel, West Seattle, WA
Belltown Design LLCBelltown Design LLC
At Belltown Design we love designing laundry rooms! It is the perfect challenge between aesthetics and functionality! When doing the laundry is a breeze, and the room feels bright and cheery, then we have done our job. Modern Craftsman - Kitchen/Laundry Remodel, West Seattle, WA. Photography by Paula McHugh and Robbie Liddane
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding. And peep those leather pulls!
Weldon
Weldon
Blissful Design StudioBlissful Design Studio
Design ideas for an expansive country galley separated utility room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Sienna Boulder
Sienna Boulder
Rochelle Lynne DesignRochelle Lynne Design
Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.
Wildewood 2
Wildewood 2
Paradime Construction, Inc.Paradime Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Other with grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, laminate countertops, slate flooring and grey worktops.
Upper NW Hills
Upper NW Hills
Austin Impressions - A Design and Build FirmAustin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Green Glass Subway Tile in Laundry Room with Laminate Countertop
Green Glass Subway Tile in Laundry Room with Laminate Countertop
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
A cresent edge was selected for the countertop nosing on the laminate top to give it a more custom look. A subtle striped pattern is on the laminate if you look close enough. The glass subway tile was straight laid for a more modern look.
Craftsman Restoration Project in Park Hills Heights
Craftsman Restoration Project in Park Hills Heights
Restoration RyannRestoration Ryann
This mudroom was yellow and dingy with obviously laminate faux wood flooring. In addition to the structural shoring up we did on this 1913 property, we added Montauk blue slate flooring (reads somewhere between green, blue, and gray) as well as painted bead board and pegs in two custom colors from Farrow & Ball and Behr. Instantly turned the space from sterile to inviting.

Affordable Utility Room with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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